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Administrative Adoption
Some of the task force recommendations did not require legislative action in order to be implemented. These recommendations are being adopted through administrative action.
1. Building Code Requirements
Task Force Recommendation
The task force recommended changes to the state building code aimed at preventing moisture intrusion. In order to prevent moisture from entering a building and remove moisture from a building the task force recommended changes to the building code related to moisture content of structural components, ventilation and flashing.
Administrative Action
The Building Codes Division has proposed several amendments to the state building code based on the recommendations of the task force. The residential structures board code adoption committee has begun consideration of proposed amendments including the task force recommended amendments. The final decision of the board will occur by October 31, 2007. The code is scheduled for final adoption on April 1, 2008. The recommendations would amend the code to: 1) limit the moisture content of moisture sensitive components to less than 19 percent at the time of cover; 2) enhance mechanical ventilation requirements designed to remove moisture from the structure, and 3) require appropriate horizontal flashing on envelope penetrations, transitions between materials etc.
2. Voluntary Loss Control Discounts
Task Force Recommendation
The task force recommended encouraging insurers to implement voluntary loss control discounts in their rating plan for contractors who adopt task force recommendations and other construction best practices.
Administrative Action
The Oregon Insurance division has prepared an insurance bulletin encouraging insurers to offer voluntary loss control discounts for construction-related best practices.
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